The 2017 Capitain Gagnerot Bourgogne Rouge is one of the greatest Red Burgundy values on the planet. From a single vineyard at the base of the famed hill of Corton, this is both a great …
2018 Le Grange de Piaugier Cotes du Rhone
The 2018 Le Grange de Piaugier Cotes du Rhone is an absolutely stupid deal in high quality, estate-grown Cotes du Rhone. From one of my favorite producers in the Southern Rhone, we’ve stocked this wine …
2017 Bodegas Olivares Jumilla Tinto
I was blown away when I tasted this one recently. And you’re gonna’ be blown away too! The 2017 Bodegas Olivares Jumilla Tinto is a 90 point-rated red that retails for less than $15/bottle. Back …
Pennautier Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
I know everyone is looking for great values these days, and the Pennautier Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are delicious and downright cheap! From a family owned estate with vineyards near Limoux in Southern France, both …
2018 Domaine Talmard Macon-Chardonnay
Vintage 2018 was very kind to the vignerons of Burgundy and the 2018 Domaine Talmard Macon-Chardonnay is a prime example. Hailing from the village of Chardonnay this one balances plush and ripe fruit with zesty …
2019 Skouras Zoe Rose
Of all the dry rose I’ve tasted in 2020, the 2019 Skouras Zoe Rose is the one I can’t stop thinking about. Intensely aromatic, 100% dry, and a wine that literally smells and tastes like “sunshine …
2017 Alvaro Palacios Priorat Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes
The 2017 Alvaro Palacios Priorat Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes is a very special bottle of Spanish red wine. Palacios was one of the original producers to revive Priorat in the early 90’s, and this is …
2016 La Ca’ Nova Barbaresco
The 2016 La Ca’ Nova Barbaresco is a beautifully pure expression of Nebbiolo. From the truly marvelous 2016 vintage, you won’t find a better 2016 Barbaresco or Barolo in this price range. I was fortunate …
2015 Easton Zinfandel – 92 Points and Top 100 Wine Spectator
The 2015 Easton Zinfandel is one of the finest Amador County Zins out there. Rated 92 points by Wine Spectator and #45 on their Top 100 Wines of 2018, it was just released and I …
2017 Centorame San Michele Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Monumental Italian Red
I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The bad news is you cleaned us out of Scuderie Ducali Montepulciano. Good news is this is the “big brother” to that wine, and it’s about …